Princess Diana's Funeral Part 7: Elton John & George Michael

[nostalgiamelancolia1]

The British do not pronounce the letter "R",and "Park" sounds like "Pack".

[DimeraFan28]

wow, i wish i was a fly on the wall of that cathedral church, just to hear elton john practice that song. but as the old saying goes, "Only a girl can dream".

[mocyoung]

Elton John, George Michael, David Furnish.....

Three Poofs And A Piano ;)

[92krina]

was tom cruise at the funeral?

[starlight76able]

time is interesting one month earlier Diana was consoling Elton at their friend's Gianni Versace funeral never did it occur that Sir Elton would be singing at his friend's Diana's funeral was not a good summer for Elton a Summer Horiblis. He kept together though, and lastly Diana's death was a conspiracy don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[cassapollard]

can somebody explain to me what the Wellington Arch symbolizes? I am from America so I am a little short on what and why there became an Arch. thanks...

[martind586]

I dont know anyone on planet earth that could die and have this much mourning around the world like Diana's funeral did!

[rocco8771]

George looked so handsome. 

[GabrielDhalaman]

The "royal" family kills the woman and hire these fellows,her fellow,to sing on her funeral...

Who needs a guilhotine?

[MukudaiYoshiyuki]

Why Tony Blair converted into Catholic is a very stimulating theme.

[rafox2000]

Elton John said he had no time to compose a song from scratch and I do not think he had a quiet song where Princess Diana died ignorant of fact Elton was one of the few people who at least will take the delicacy of dedicate a song

[vaughan4082]

another english idiot in power down down!will teach them for our 800 years of pain!you know the mossad have realeased that she was pregnant when she died!

[nauort23]

1:44 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh's Victory Lap.

[cutie4u61288]

if I had to bear a funeral this long I would freaking die I couldn't bare losing someone close to me but having to go through all this I would be soo emotionally exhausted.

[biancher]

britain is great, but she was a cunt

[cantholdmedown08]

I remember watching this on TV when I was 8 and not really understanding it all, but sobbing when Elton song.

[mydesigirl84]

aww poor george michael was alone, he should have taken someone with him...

[TheRockHBKfan]

This is so... One of the biggest moments in the intelligent worlds history.

Elton John & George Michael - mayby the greatest entertainers of all time.

A historic moment.

RIP Diane ~ You're death was one of the biggest story's in the the media's ever.

[MDkid1]

its a wonder how those poor welsh guards walked all that way in the hot sun with those big pooffy hats!

[chindit83]

@MDkid1 spoken like a rael little kid.

[MyFreedomChannel]

To all of you who are discussing things off topic of this video ... take it "outside!!" Don't bring your political b.s. on this video!!

[DOCCAREY]

Please... lets just be nice OK???? If that makes me gay- so what??? I actually loved Di and miss her.. Do you? I am part of the 41 of Freedom.. Di always supported us! We love her and to ALL haters we only express her love by loving you! Much Blessings! Doc!

[anathemeboy]

mhvr85 ????? u are the anormal ;) keep that in your narrow-big-headed mind of yours... VIVA ELTON

[aliciaanne]

I read that Elton John and Diana had a falling out. Does anyone know what that was about? I'm glad they reconciled before she passed.

[robinquinc329]

@aliciaanne Diana agreed to write the forward to Gianni Versace's book Rock and Royalty. However,she had not seen it before she agreed to do it. In it were photos of royals next to photos of nude models. Diana backed out and Elton John and she fell out over it b/c he was to give a performance at the benefit. They reconciled at Versace's funeral.

[mlowdude]

its amazing the homophobes who listen to elton john's music.. what they cant deal with is the face that they themselves have not accepted themselves as being gay so they lash out ,,,secondly no one chooses to be gay no more than someone chooses to be straight. But if you are ignorant you would not know that.....lol...

[melsageorgenut]

what aproval u pending....since when is it not a free society to voice your opinion in a measured way!??

[melsageorgenut]

goddamn post my comment u commy nazi u tube site!!!...mel

[melsageorgenut]

as b4 and unfortunately it didn't text here it went directly to u!!! stop judging...if u r such a christian being..the no 1 rule is DON"T JUDGE others!!!... it never ceases to amaze me how many gung ho religous people JUDGE others...i'm not extremely religous and even i know...DON"T JUDGE OTHERS!!!...i'm so dead set i will say...i hope u to move on and learn and i will not judge u in return....bless u

[mhvr85]

you cannot compared a person of color to a homosexual. you dont get born being homosexual. I dont have nothing against homosexuals, but what you´re saying is " there´s nothng wrong for being gay, how bored it would be to be all the same" WELL WAIT A MINUTE...THERE´S A MAN AND THERE´S A WOMAN. There´s a final goal in their sexuality...to procreate...to HAVE SEX AND HAVE CHILDREN...and THAT is normal...homosexuals are not normal because they're against nature. That's the truth.

[anthonyc3po]

@mhvr85 There is no normal in nature thats the point! no evoultionist scienctist would make the claim you are doing. Are humans not in nature? Is typing on your computer in nature or driving to the shops? of course it is because it is within the laws of nature.

[okcharmony]

If homosexuality is against nature, how do you explain the hundreds of species in nature that are homosexual?

[jollydani]

Actually it's widely agreed upon that you are born homosexual. It isn't a choice that someone would ever make to have to be gay and persecuted for being so, you dipshit. Oh yeah and there isn't anything wrong with being gay and it is NOT against nature you terrible little person. It's perfectly normal and human homosexuality has existed for millenia across all continents and all cultures. There's nothing wrong with it. Some people like to have sex for fun too not just to procreate.

[mhvr85]

I haven´t heard or read anything about being homosexual since birth...it's something that can´t be compared to a person of color...and yes the amount of homosexuals around the world forced normal people to accept them. Personally I dont have anything against homosexuals. I have friends who are homosexuals...BUT it cannot be considered to be normal. Nature gave us two kinds....MAN and WOMAN...according to nature...ACCORDING TO SCIENCE AS WELL...sexuality final goal is to reproduce.

[melsageorgenut]

grow up and get with it! stop judging....it's the no 1 rule of christianity!!!! read ya bible!!!..mel and proud of it

[Borat911]

reproduce yes, but reproduction only !!! But when it comes to love and affection there is no strict rule or law in nature wich sais only between man or woman ... Checkmate you short-visioned asshole

[tezzyla]

gun carage (murder machine)..hello. its all bollocks including the murderers who are all dressed the same, so we cant identify them, (in red). elton john is a cunt i met him once an he was so, so, rude. mind blowing, idiot, never done a real days work in his pathetic life

[periperigord]

I disagree about Elton. I used to live next door to him and he couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. He's also got a great deal of talent and does work extremely hard. If he was rude to you it's probably a reflection of your attitude towards him. Tit for tat!

[Matthewtracey2004]

@tezzyla

and your life isn't pathetic enough to comment that tripe on here?

what have you done with your life? This man has enriched us all with his talent. More than you can say eh?

[octavian88888888]

YOU:PeteGeeza86

your comment seemed sarcastic. inappropriate, especially here.

The this is one of the sadiest day on earth, the most tragic event in history.

The "poofs" were Diana's closest friends. They were invited by the head of state to perform for Diana the last time. Art and music has no boundaries. millions of people around the world were broken hearted, they were comforted for just a few minutes with music. YOUR FATHER did nothing worth mentioning except that he taught you hatered.

[lokalazin]

goodbye england rose my heart goes to you as well.once upon a time I had a british girlfriend,shes Karen from liverpool wherever she is now my heart belongs to her and whoever read this message,tell her that LINO from the Philippines,waiting for her,God bless!

[crossy70]

Where's Camilla? The funeral was just totaly surreal!

[wrudden]

You could only be so fortunate to be gay....you remember this....one day you'll know what I mean....

[zahraa39]

did michael jackson bless him go to princess dianas funeral?

[MaxMikeLatino]

No he didn't. He only met her once.

[PeteGeeza86]

Quite shocking in 1997 to see gays looking smart in public.

I was shocked as a child when my dad said,to quote... "they were men that fucked other men" in his words and he told me the other things poofs do.

Shocking.

[godsfiddler]

Europe is more liberal..liberal isn't always a good thing..but the song is great.

[hrhsam]

Not always, but I assure you to a gay, person of color, or someone not in the upper sectors of society, it's better than the opposite.

[1146209]

what the hell is your problem..

mind your words..

you are talkin about sir elton,,and george michael....

if you are so..wise

then go and make some fuckin...classic songs........you nerd

[Stadiumrock]

Quite shocking in 2009, read idiots like you writing

[periperigord]

PeteGeeza86, What's wrong with being gay? I'm surprised that you're shocked. It's something that's been going on since time began except that it's only recently that it's become acceptable. One can't help the way one's born - black, brown, white, hetero/homosexual - whatever. It all adds to life's rich tapestry. How boring it would be if we were all the same. Throw off your prejudices and embrace the world and its differences and you'll become a more tolerant and likeable individual.

[Earthlinked]

@periperigord

DAMN!!!!!

Maybe you should write that in the sky!!!! Well said!!

[ThePeeterd]

@periperigord wise words my friend,pity tough there are still people who cannot accept the fact that there are all kinds of different people wich makes live so interesting.

[katiesweeney00]

@periperigord

Well said friend, I'm a hetro woman and I couldn't agree with you more. Take care and Happy Easter from Australia.

[frankieuk11]

@PeteGeeza86 your dad sounds ill.

[lesteralmendarez]

malditos los d ela realesa mil veces malditos ellos son los culpables d ela muerte de diana i los hijos son unos cobardes que no enfrenta a esos biejos decrepitos no son nada mas que unso pellejos andantes i al padre son ya adultos para enfrentar a la realesa i sean como lo era su madre una reina de hierro baliente i sin temores a nada por eso sera siempre diana la verdadera reina

[porscha69]

7:54: just look at Blair and the way he seeks camera exposure

[LittleMissEncore]

I think the reason why they're looking 'happy' is because they're trying to stay strong...

[kytsky]

The "Queen" is probably the only one that is smiley and happy on this day - She finally got rid of the one person in the family that had a heart for the average person!!!

[LOSTACTOR1988]

That is so untrue.

[pinkprincess1403]

I agree with you kytsky, i have nothing againts the queen but she never liked princess diana.

[mackatoonarmy]

well said

[KrayzieSexy85]

I KINDA BELIEVE THAT AND KINDA DON'T

[041012vic]

took their time to get there didnt they must of walked 10 miles.poor horses.

[tribecatom]

Geeky I know but the actual distance they went was just over three and a half miles. I found out on Google Maps.

[QueenCrazy46]

Poor Soldiers, dont you mean! :(

[eclecticsteph]

@041012vic  Ten miles at that pace would not hurt any horse that was fit.

[katchkittie]

@041012vic Those horses are well conditioned and easily completed their task.

[titaniclover2]

@041012vic You don't understand, This was a huge deal, and a tragedy. A great lost to the royals, I would be extreme.

[titaniclover2]

@041012vic You don't understand, This was a huge deal, and a tragedy. A great lost to the royals, It would be extreme.

[sweetcherrycrumble]

Cant believe how different Elton looks just over a decade ago!

[GANN010355]

How come so many people look Happy and not sad? What the Hell? Travestry!

[24flowerpower]

@GANN010355 its good to be happy at a funeral...my friend died recently and at the funeral i was smiling and happy....why? because i was remembering the good times we had...remembering the fun times...she wouldnt want me crying she would want me being happy...thats probably the same thing here.

[Santhosh2008India]

diana - beauty personified both inward and outward

[GANN010355]

I still say! Princess Diana deserved her own Special Song! Not some Rip Off of a song that Elton John dedicated to "Marilyn Monroe" You SUCK, Elton John!  Shame on YOU!

[hotgeorge44]

gann what a horrible thing to say!!

[tribecatom]

Don't forget he only had six days to come up with a song, and at a time he must have been upset over the death of someone he was a friend of.

[octavian88888888]

his closed friend Gianni Versace was also killed or murdered a month ago. I'm sure everyone new that. But i can't imagine the pain he went through within those time span.

[Siobanphotogirl]

@tribecatom very good point... i'm amazed he was able to hold it together throughout the whole song...*how* did he not break down!

[AnnaBxox24]

@tribecatom he just rewrote an old song...

[mackatoonarmy]

bet oyu couldnt do anything better than type comments on youtube

[afishafish]

@GANN010355 It was never dedicated to Marilyn Monroe. That song is about anyone who, in the prime of their life, has it cut short. It's about James Dean, Heath Leger, Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Princess Diana, Matthew Shepperd, etc. Marilyn was just the original example. At least that's what Bernie Taupin, the man who wrote the words said.

[adamb123ful]

@afishafish it was in honour to Marilyn Monroe , lisen to the words of the song, they where about her as it was first reasled in 1973. Then it was remade for diana in 1997 as even you can agree its about her. "Good Bye Englands Rose" Who else are the refering to? no one only Diana.

[kernesp]

@GANN010355 I disagree completely. I say it's more difficult to put words to a song which already has a melody and words and get it done so seamlessly. Princess Diana's version was a sweeter and touching version by far.

[stevenweaven]

@GANN010355

Give the guy a break, one of his best friends died and you want him to write a hit within a few days? He did an amazing job with the lyrics and performance.

[rafox2000]

@GANN010355 I also like Elton John said he had no time to compose a song from scratch and do not think he had a quiet song where Princess Diana died ignorant of fact Elton was one of the few people who at least will take the delicacy of dedicate a song

[RowieOutthere]

@GANN010355

I don't think Elton should be blamed, because there was a communication breakdown. He originally wanted a song "like" Candle in the Wind. By the time Bernie finished the lyrics, it was too late and they had to go with the re-worked version. have a great day. Rowie

[elyseplain]

@GANN010355 That was one of Princess Diana favorite songs. I think it was a beautiful homage.

[elyseplain]

@GANN010355 That was one of Princess Diana favorite songs. I think it was a beautiful homage and that Diana would have loved the song.

[anastasiagew]

Νo one else in the world will have the same glorius funeral... She diserve that funeral because She was so kind with all humans!!!!!καλη ξεκουραση laidy Diana...Παντοτε θα σε θυμομαστε....

[the007Queen]

I dont believe the Queen will have this type of turn out for her passing!

[claire280692]

She deserves to.

[creolelady182]

Muhammad Al Fayed did'nt know who he was dealing with when he tried to push Dodi on to Diana.

[tribecatom]

Well it's apparent that he desperately tried to get Dodi and Diana together, treating Kelly Fisher like dirt in the process. However, there's no evidence that 'who was dealing with' undertook any criminal actions toward Dodi, Diana or anyone else.

[martind586]

@creolelady182 .....wrote: Muhammad Al Fayed did'nt know who he was dealing with when he tried to push Dodi on to Diana. I think its Diana who decides who she dates!

[ferzito07]

Did George Michael sing?? please somebody answer

[tribecatom]

No, only Elton sang. You do see him singing the hymn Cwm Rhondda in the ITV footage, but you can't hear his voice distinctly.

[ferzito07]

thanks for the information!

[kalengu]

no chance. response to feritoo7

[Sibelius92]

An amazing funeral!

[whollyred]

yeah, it was. I saw all of it. I cried for her boys. I know what it's like to lose your mom when your going to need her more than you had previously. Prince Charles did an amazing job holding them up and raising them and spending more time w/them than he had previously. He had to be upset himself. Divorce or no, you still have human compassion for people. Leastways, you should anyway.

[PooOfDoom]

Elton John was clearly on the verge of crying when singing...you can tell slight trembles in his voice a couple of times.

I think it was beautiful that he chose to sing for her one last time. and I don't blame him for practising to make it perfect for her

[SchweigerTil]

Being superficial here, but GM looks amazing. Love his long blazer.

[tribecatom]

He'd probably just been to the public toilets on Hampstead Heath!

[SchweigerTil]

lol, when will he ever learn. I can't believe he's on cocaine too. He looks normal.

[SupRep]

idiot

[rolybling]

it says he was "here yesterday afternoon, practicing in The Abbey" don't be a jerk all your life, take a day off for crying out loud.

[elektra1984]

if he was really in deep grief as he say he couldnt practice and rewrite a song and sing it in her funeral

hypocrytic and naiive to believe

[gumm3r]

he didnt rewrite the song bernie paulin did elton just sung it. courages and good friend who paid his own tribute. he probably grieved private.

[hotgeorge44]

come on! you dont know that! your not him!

[wjn7]

guys, elton john has said it took all of his professionalism to keep from crying in this tribute. people respond in different ways to grief, john responded with excellent art.

[catchersmitt0]

wjn7 is right... Elton John's a professional stage performer.  He did an amazing job.

[annie4will]

RIP Diana , you will always be The Queen in our Hearts

[rolybling]

LOL "and George Michael on the right, with the beard" as though no one would know who he was lol. Sorry, a sombre video but I just found the bit of commentary amusing.

[NOISETTIERS]

Dear beautiful princess, we miss you. Rest in peace.

[OGGroup]

It was an accident. Pure and simple. But deeply sad for all involved, which happens to include several million people around the world.

[tribecatom]

Didn't you follow the inquest at all. It was an accident caused by a drunk Fayed employee and a dodgy security set up. Fayed is to blame and his absurd allegations are merely a smoke screen to try and disguise his culpability.

End of Story.

[JRJOSH83]

God damn those papparazi!! I wonder if those bastards have paid for what they did!

[ccinnervisions]

well lets be honest, its not like these secret services will ever be found out, if she was murdered we will never know.

[tribecatom]

Did you not read any of the coverage of the inquest? The conspiracy allegation was examined in minute details with secret service witnesses even called to give evidence. She was not murdered and that's obvious.

[martinhellfire85]

R.I.P Diana you were truly a princess

[lou5811lou]

Too many old Queens in one building. Boo hoo hoo

[amugye]

she was a true princess

[richoskiee]

She wasn't murdered??? i dont now

[tribecatom]

Read the inquest transcripts...

[L07406401]

My family travelled far to attend this funeral. It was incredible. We went to Althorp Park, and stood right beside the gates. I was only young at the time, but I can still remember everything. When the funeral car drove past us we were so close we could have touched it...

[Cirus24]

Shame she was murdered

[tribecatom]

She wasn't murdered.

[PrincesssFantastic]

She wasn't fucking murdered she was in a car accident. duh, i even knew that.

[tribecatom]

Well said!

[FenianandLimey]

My late husband and I signed the Book of Condolences at the Brit. Embassy in NYC, and stayed awake the whole long Labor Day weekend to watch her funeral. I never thought back then, in a million years, that I would be remarried to an ex-Coldstream Guardsman that served outside Buckingham Palace and St. James' Palace. And Elton was right, she was England's 'Golden Child' and an English Rose.

[supremes1964]

didnt singer DIANA ROSS attend Princess Di's funeral.........do you have the clip when she arrives?

[tribecatom]

To my knowledge, she didn't attend it.

If you look through the other clips leading up to the start of the service, I'm sure you'd see her if she did.

[supremes1964]

she did attend......I never seen the clip. Princess Di was a big fan of Diana Ross.

[Qowboo]

its really sad that she is gone now...she was a true princess

[amzar11]

rip princess diana

[ambros2006]

I watched the car come thought london i was only about 7 but i rember it so well everone claping when the car came. my uncal was one of the police on the bikes that followed the car on her funaral .

[lann64]

there were maybe 2 millions people for the diana's funeral maybe more. nobody knows and billions people who watched tw around the world!!

[lann64]

I was in london this day, and the city seemed like dead!

[Chaffinch4]

Very moving.